As the civil rights and very existence of LGBTQIA+ Americans are increasingly under attack, Howard County is holding fast to values of acceptance and inclusion. But if we want that to continue we will need to actively support local initiatives such as the ones I’ve gathered together for you today. They will not survive and thrive by magic. We must make it so by continued engagement, participation, and advocacy.
Take a look at some upcoming events in our community. Can’t attend? Send a donation. Even a small one helps.
Tuesday at Backwater Books (in collaboration with HCPSS Pride) an event to celebrate Navigating the Margins:
Navigating the Margins Celebration, 3/11, 7 - 8:30 pm, Backwater Books, Old Ellicot City Register here.
Celebrate Navigating the Margins: A Collection of Stories by High School Students curated by Ella Heiliger with this special event featuring readings from several of our authors, a book signing, and meet and greet with several of our student authors.
Last year, 25 high school students were selected through an application process to be part of a writing program in which they would write and submit up to 4 pages to an author mentor throughout the school year last year. This published collection is a result of their dedication and hard work and contains a variety of stories from murder mystery and fantasy to historical and realistic fiction. There's a little something for everyone within these pages.
HoCo Pride Happy Hour: 3/14, 5:30 - 8:00 pm, Union Jacks Purchase Tickets Here
Ride the rainbow to the HoCo Pride Happy Hour at Union Jack’s on Pi Day—Friday, March 14! Join us starting at 5:30 PM for an evening of fun, community, and celebration.
Enjoy complimentary appetizers, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages while sipping on our Pride Drink Special (available for purchase). Plus, don’t miss out on our Pi-themed raffles in honor of the day!
Cost: $10 ($5 for students)
All ages welcome! (Alcohol will be served for 21+)
Join the Howard County LGBTQIA Commission and the Howard County of of Human Rights & Equity to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility 2025:
Trans Day of Visibility, 3/28, 4 - 7:30 pm, Elkridge 50+ Center, Register here
Centering trans joy, creativity, and community, join us for a restorative evening highlighting the rights of the trans community to be seen, heard, and celebrated.
Whether you want to enjoy games, trivia, crafts, socializing, a reading room with books provided by the Howard County Library System, resources for the trans community, or just hit the floor and dance the night away, this year's TDOV celebration invites the trans community and allies for a night of acceptance, joy, and celebration!
Registration is now open for HCPSS Pride’s ReIMAGINE the Rainbow event to be held in April at Centennial High School.
ReIMAGINE the Rainbow Event: All students, staff, parents, and community members are invited to join us for an evening of advocacy on Friday, April 25 from (5:00PM) 6:00PM - 9:15PM at Centennial High School. Headlining the evening will be Ellen Oh (author and founder of We Need Diverse Books) and Phil Bilder (author). Following the keynote session, participants will have the opportunity to select from 14 different sessions to attend in two consecutive time blocks. Sessions are informational, interactive, and in some cases, hands-on. Childcare will be provided for students in grades K-5. While this event is FREE, all participants must register. More information can be found on our webpage, along with the registration form.
Looking ahead, the theme for this year’s HCPSS Pride Prom is “Moonlit Mystery: A Renaissance Masquerade.”
HCPSS Pride Prom, 6/7, 8 - 11:00 pm, Harriet Tubman Cultural Center, Registration opens April 25th
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